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University Graduates - Scientific Observers Aboard Purse Seine Fishing Vessels

On-site in Spain·Full-time·Added 9 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Grupo Tragsa

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Spain
Contract
Full-time
Hours
Includes weekends
Experience
2+ years
Education
University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Compliance with requirements and/or merits must be justified through the performance of assessment tests and/or by attaching the necessary documentation in the "Annexes" section of the registration questionnaire. The Tragsa Group reserves the right to request at any time during the process the supporting documents for the data provided in the application, as well as to require the expansion of the information contained in the curriculum vitae, provided that this is necessary for the accreditation of the requirements and/or merits detailed in the offered vacancy.

  • Academic experience and/or employment contract experience as a fishery scientific observer
  • Seaman's book and/or Maritime Identity Document (DIM) valid at the time of the start of the campaign (this will be verified during technical assessment).
  • Passport valid at the time of the start of the campaign (this will be verified during technical assessment).
  • Flexibility to undertake voyages

Nice to have

  • Availability for immediate incorporation (with a maximum of 5 days from notification if selected)
  • Academic experience and/or employment contract experience of at least 1 week, performing functions as a fishery scientific observer aboard oceanographic or fishing vessels
  • Academic experience and/or employment contract experience of at least 1 week, performing functions as a scientific and/or fishery observer aboard tropical tuna purse seine fishing vessels in the embarkation area (Atlantic, Indian and/or Pacific Oceans)

Education & certifications

  • Hold a degree in Licenciatura, Engineering, Architecture or Bachelor's Degree + Official Master's (MECES level 3) or hold a degree in Diplomatura, Technical Engineering, Technical Architecture or Bachelor's Degree (MECES level 2) (degree officially recognized in Spain or certificate of equivalence issued by the General Secretariat of Universities) with at least 2 years of academic experience and/or employment contracts in the fishing sector.

The role

University Graduates - Scientific Observers aboard purse seine fishing vessels_ Spanish tropical purse seine fleet of the Atlantic, Indian and/or Pacific Oceans

Tecnologías y Servicios Agrarios, S.A., S.M.E., M.P., a subsidiary company of the TRAGSA GROUP, specialized in performing engineering, consultancy, and technical assistance activities in agricultural, livestock, forestry, and environmental matters, is looking to incorporate 8 University Graduates to work as scientific observers aboard purse seine fishing vessels in the Spanish tropical purse seine fleet of the Atlantic, Indian and/or Pacific Oceans.

As at least 4 positions remain to be filled, the deadline is extended from 09/10/2026 to 15/10/2026 at 23:59 (peninsular time).

What you'll do

  • Carrying out scientific observation tasks aboard tropical tuna purse seine fishing vessels (Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans).
  • Collection of fishery catch data and conducting sampling of the species under study.
  • Data entry.
  • Report preparation.

How you'll work

  • Aboard tropical purse seine fishing vessels of the Atlantic, Indian and/or Pacific Oceans
  • We offer:

    - A fixed-term contract due to the characteristics of each voyage and associated with the execution of the assignment detailed in the publication for the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan or with funding coming from European Union Funds.

    - Full-time working day from Monday to Sunday.

    The hiring will be formalized according to the highest official degree accredited and recognized provided by the selected individuals from those indicated in the offer.

    Attending to the needs of the service, the contracting period will be determined based on the needs of the planned campaigns, with hiring being formalized based on the incorporation date and the duration of the voyages.

    As at least 4 positions remain to be filled, the deadline is extended from 09/10/2026 to 15/10/2026 at 23:59 (peninsular time).

    No application will be admitted that does not arrive in the time and manner specified in the call. In case of doubts or problems with registration, you can contact us via the email inbox seleccion@tragsa.es, before 23:59 (peninsular time) on the penultimate working day of the application reception period detailed in the offer.

    The general aspects for the selection of temporary personnel, according to the ordinary procedure in Grupo Tragsa, are published and accessible on the external corporate website: https://www.tragsa.es/es/equipo-humano/unete-a-nuestro-equipo/ofertas-empleo-temporal/Documents/bases-generales-ofertas-empleo-temporal.pdf

Planned Vacancies

8

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